Practically Fit is back! For season 2, Alex's wife Abbie joins him as a co-host. In this episode, Alex and Abbie kick off the new season by discussing the husband-wife fitness dynamic. Is it possible that couples who workout together have better relationships? Alex and Abbie share a few tips that have helped them reach their fitness goals together, and talk about things that might not be so helpful, too. And because it's Practically Fit, they also share insightful evidence that couples' fitness routines just might be the secret sauce for a healthy relationship.

As referenced during the podcast, check out S1E29, Do Romantic Partners Make the Best Friends?

In this episode, Alex and Jen interview Joan Maiden, who started a new career as a personal trainer at 50, helping clients overcome tremendous obstacles to lead an active, healthy life. Author of F Old Age, Joan talks about her own fitness journey and shares tips on how to live with passion, purpose and power at any age. You’ll also get a sneak peek of Jen and Joan’s upcoming trip to walk the Boudicca Way in England, named for a legendary warrior woman who stood up to the Romans in AD 60.

Studies say … drink more coffee, wait, no, less coffee. If you’ve ever been confused about all the conflicting health research out there, this episode is for you. While Alex and Jen like to talk about the science behind fitness, they are not scientists. In this episode, Jen chats with Wendy Cedron Craft, an actual scientist, about what to look for when reading research on health and fitness topics—or any topic for that matter. Wendy also shares about her own personal fitness journey, including her recent experience in getting back to running after a badly broken leg.